Single Sign-on (SSO)
A single sign-on is a type of authentication software. It allows users to use one sign-on method to access multiple programs within a system or network. When utilized properly, a single sign-on can save users time and boost efficiency. This sign-on information only exists in a secure location, adding a layer of security to the organization's network. SSOs can utilize two-factor authentication, further enhancing their overall security impact.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Single Sign-on (SSO)
Small businesses can often benefit from a single sign-on if they have multiple computer programs. Examples may include accounting software, customer-relationship managers, or data storage programs. SSOs can come within a network. External programs can also provide SSOs to a business. The danger with SSOs occurs if and when a bad actor gets network access. If this occurs, an entire small business network risks compromise.
Related terms
- Haptics
- WAN (Wide-Area Network)
- Intranet
- SLO (Service-Level Objective)
- Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)
- Scalability
- Service-Level Agreement (SLA)
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Data Center
- Augmented Reality (AR)
- Synchronous
- Multitenancy
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- IT Services
- Authorization
- Service-oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- Managed Service Provider (MSP)
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
